Color #FDBBC4 Color / Colour Code #FDBBC4
This page shows the hex color code for color #fdbbc4 (#FDBBC4). The colour is a red tone with 94% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FDBBC4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FDBBC4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 322, 352, and 22 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 352, 112, and 232 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FDBBC4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 352 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 352 to 37 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 352 with its complement at 172 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #FDBBC4
Lightness variations at hue 352 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FDBBC4
Design Use Cases for #FDBBC4
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #FDBBC4 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 86% lightness, #FDBBC4 is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FDBBC4 falls in the red spectrum (hue 352). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FDBBC4 (hue 352) to its complement at hue 172. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 22. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdbbc4, #bafdf4);
CSS Code for #FDBBC4
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FDBBC4 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FDBBC4 (#FDBBC4)
#FDBBC4 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 253 red, 187 green, and 196 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 352 degrees with 94% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FDBBC4 is 208/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 23% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FDBBC4 against white is 1.61:1 and against black is 13.08:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.08:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BAFDF4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FDBBC4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FDBAE4 and #FDD2BA, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #FDBBC4
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FDBBC4?
- #FDBBC4 is Color #FDBBC4, a red color (colour) with RGB(253, 187, 196), HSL(352, 94%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 26%, 23%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 208/255.
- Is #FDBBC4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FDBBC4 has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.08:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FDBBC4?
- The complementary colour is #BAFDF4 (hue 172). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FDBAE4 and #FDD2BA. The triadic palette adds #C3FDBA and #BAC3FD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FDBBC4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fdbbc4; or rgb(253, 187, 196); or hsl(352, 94%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 352 94% 86%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.